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Please join us in-person in the hondo or virtually via Zoom (hybrid service).
Masks are not required but strongly recommended in the hondo.

Services for December 2023

Please join us in-person in the Hondo or virtually via Zoom (hybrid service).

Masks are not required but strongly recommended in the Hondo.

December 3, 2023 – Shotsuki Hoyo & Bodhi Day Service 10 A.M.

At this monthly memorial service, we will honor those loved ones who passed away in the month of December.

Bodhi Day will be observed.

Bodhi Day is when we commemorate Śākyamuni Buddha’s attainment of awakening. This day signifies the dawn of humanity’s universal emancipation from suffering and unawareness.

Rev. Dr. Takashi Miyaji will conduct this hybrid service.

December birthdays will be celebrated.

Dharma School will host a Mochitsuki and Otoki following service.

Come swing the “kine” (mallet) to pound the rice in the “usu”!

December 10, 2023 – BWA Memorial Service 10 A.M.

Rev. Dr. Takashi Miyaji will conduct this hybrid service.

Jr. YBA will meet after service.

December 17, 2023 – Family Service 10 A.M.

Rev. Dr. Takashi Miyaji will conduct this hybrid service.

Dharma School will follow service.

December 24, 2023 – No Service

December 31, 2023 – New Year’s Eve (Joya-e) Service 7 P.M. (Sunday)

Joya-e service is a time to recollect the countless kindnesses and compassion received throughout the year and to be grateful for the many causes and conditions that make our lives possible.

Rev. Dr. Takashi Miyaji will conduct this in-person service.

Toshikoshi soba will be served.

At this service, everyone in-person will join in ringing the bell 108 times.

 

Services for January 2024

January 1, 2024 – New Year’s Day (Shusho-e) Service Monday 10 A.M.

Rev. Dr. Takashi Miyaji will officiate this HYBRID service. Following service, we will welcome 2024 with a “toast.”

January 1, 2024 – New Year’s Day (Shusho-e) Service Monday 10 A.M.

Rev. Dr. Takashi Miyaji will officiate this HYBRID service. Following service, we will welcome 2024 with a “toast.”

January 7, 2024 – Shotsuki Hoyo 10 A.M.Rev. Dr. Takashi Miyaji will officiate this HYBRID service.

At this monthly memorial service, we honor those loved ones who passed away in the month of January. Dharma message in Japanese will be given after the English service.

January birthdays will be celebrated.

Dharma School will follow service.

January 14, 2024 – Hoonko Service 10 A.M.

This is the memorial service for Shinran Shonin, founder of Jodo Shinshu. Rev. Dr. Takashi Miyaji will officiate this HYBRID service.

Dharma School will follow service. Please join your Dharma friends in the Reception Room for Otoki after the service.

January 21, 2024 – Family Service 10 A.M.

Rev. Dr. Takashi Miyaji will pre-record this service and post it on our YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/c/SouthernAlamedaCountyBuddhistChurch

Please note: service will NOT be held in person.

January 28, 2024 – Family Service 10 A.M.

Rev. Dr. Takashi Miyaji will officiate this HYBRID service.

• The SACBC Board of Directors will be installed.
• The General Meeting will be held after service. A quorum is needed, so please attend in-person, on Zoom, or sign a proxy. A quorum is needed to approve the 2024 budget and motions that guide the Board in the coming year.

At 8:30 AM on Monday mornings, members of the Qigong Fundamentals class meet. Jim Patton joins us on ZOOM and teaches us the qigong movements and exercises.
The class focuses on the simple and easy-to-learn exercises and movement patterns of Wuji Qigong.
Through these movements stress begins to melt away, joints start to feel more open, and everyday
movements start to feel less restricted leaving you feeling much better. There are endless variations to the exercises so that all students will have a chance to experience the gentle power of Wuji Qigong regardless of ability. These exercises are suitable for all abilities and ages.
Many qigong exercises can be done sitting or standing. Some must be done standing. All are done in coordination with one's own rate of breathing.
Anyone is welcome to join this class. To sign up, there are two options:
1. Come to the Sangha Hall Reception room by 8:30 AM any Monday.
2. Go to Real Works Movement (studiobookingsonline.com) Detailed instructions are in the January 2023 “Golden Chain”.
The first class is FREE, so check it out. You may start the class at any time. You only pay for the classes you attend either on ZOOM and/or in-person. If you miss a class, you aren’t charged.
Classes are $15 each or $120 for 10 classes.
As of this publication, there are 7 in the class from SACBC. Here’s what some have to say:
Karen Suyama: I’ve enjoyed going to the qigong classes. Low impact, and it lets me focus on muscle and
joint movements that have helped and increased my range of motion.
JoAnn Rogers: Enjoying the class and the benefits this provides. The instructor is easy to follow, movements
are slow and you do them at your own pace.
Jerry Tahira: The exercises loosen me up.
Nancy Minamide: Qigong is good for improving my balance.
Judy Tokubo: Enjoying the class and the benefits this provides. The instructor is easy to follow, movements
are slow and you do them at your own pace.
Karen Fujii: After doing the qigong exercises, my muscles are relaxed, and I am less stressed. Doing qigong
lowers my blood pressure.
Come join us!